Nonlinguistic Representations

Nonlinguistic representations is one of the research-based effective teaching strategies identified by Marzano, et al, in Classroom Instruction That Works. According to their research, "Psychologists believe that information is stored in memory in two ways: in word (linguistic) and in images (nonlinguistic)." Nonlinguistic representations can include visual images, auditory experiences, kinesthetic activities, videos, computer simulations, etc. When teachers use nonlinguistic representations, they are engaging multi-modalities which helps students retain their learning and create new models for their thinking. .

Non-Linguistic Representations PowerPoint

This is a PowerPoint presentation developed by Bersaida Vega, Sydney Gilbey & Jane Cook during their Effective Teaching Strategies certification training: NonlinguisticRepresentationsPPTforETSCertification12-8-10.ppt

Non-Linguistic Representations Resources

Click on the links below for resources that you can use to apply the effective Teaching Strategy known as Non-linguistic Representations:

Ba-Da-Bing: ba-da-bingworkshopbrochure.pdf
Brain Gym Exercises - Click on this link for some Brain Gym exercises that are designed to engage the whole brain in learning:http://brimhallwebsite.com/pdfs/braingymactivities.pdf
Generating Non-Linguistic Representations: Instructional Strategies That Work, A Toolkit for Educators - This is a great PDF that includes background and research on this effective teaching strategy with numerous examples of NLRs: https://teacher-technology-toolkit.wikispaces.com/file/view/Nonlinguistic+Representations.pdf
The "How To" In Designing Graphic Organizers for Accessing Content - For a paper written by Joan Benton & Vivian Masket for the California Council for the Social Studies Conference which contains a variety of graphic organizers, go to:http://www.cwhp.info/curriculum/sources2/graphic_organizers.pdf
Marzano: Non-Linguistic Representations - Click here for a variety of links to Web-based resources for nonlinguistic representations: http://navigatepd.blogspot.com/2010/07/marzano-nonlinguistic-representation.html
Marzano's Non-Linguistic Representations - This is a PDF file of a presentation about this effective teaching strategy:http://swprsc.fatcow.com/handouts/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Marzanos-Nonlinguistic-Representations.pdf
Math Non-Linguistic Representations - Click on this link for an interactive Math Glossary: http://www.ronblond.com/MathGlossary/
Radiant Thinking
- Buzan's Radiant Thinking Mind Mapping Plus Minus Improvements: http://buzan2011.wikispaces.com/file/view/Buzan%20Mind%20Mapping%20%28Plus%20Minus%20Improvement%29.pdf/244200397/Buzan%20Mind%20Mapping%20%28Plus%20Minus%20Improvement%29.pdf
- Radiant Thinking - What Is It?: http://www.worldtrans.org/essay/radiantthink.html
- Radiant Thinking Wikispace: http://buzan2011.wikispaces.com/%E2%80%A2Radiant+Thinking+(The+theory+behind+Mind+Mapping)
Thinking Frames
- Thinking Frames - an ASCD article by D. N. Perkins: http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/journals/ed_lead/el_198605_perkins.pdf
- Frames - The Way We Think About Information: http://www.slideshare.net/kangazul/6-frames-for-thinking-about-information
- Holt Graphic Organizer Thinking Frames: http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm
- Holt Graphic Organizer Thinking Frames Teaching Notes: http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo_lessons.htm
Thinking Maps
- Brace Map Examples for Grades K-6 from Brevard Public Schools: http://fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us/ThinkingMaps/BPSExamples/BraceMap.pdf
- Brace Map Examples for Grades K-6 PowerPoint Slides from Brevard Public Schools: http://fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us/ThinkingMaps/BPSExamples/BraceMap.htm
- Brace Map Template: http://www.mdianeharrison.com/BraceMap.pdf
- Designs for Thinking (David Hyerle's Web site): http://dft.designsforthinking.com/
- Reader's Response Thinking Maps Templates: http://blondepz.homestead.com/Readers-Response-Templates_2_copy.pdf
- Thinking Maps - Free Resources for Teachers: http://thinkingmaps.org/
- Thinking Maps and Brain Research: http://dft.designsforthinking.com/?page_id=17
- Thinking Maps, Inc.: http://thinkingmaps.com/
- Thinking Maps Support ELL Students: http://thinkingmaps.com/blog/thinking-maps-supports-ell-students/
- Thinking Map Templates from Metzler Elementary School: http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/metzler/templates_for_students.htm
- Thinking Maps Templates from Mrs. Harrison's Grade 5 Web Site: http://www.mdianeharrison.com/Thinking%20Maps.htm
- Visual Tools for Thinking: http://dft.designsforthinking.com/?page_id=15
Three Tab Venn Diagram Foldable - For instructions for creating a 3-tab Venn Diagram, go to:http://www.sblceastconn.org/foldables/VennDiagramThreeTabBook.pdf
Using Non-Linguistic Representations (integrated with Technology) - Click on this link to go to a Web site that was created by Gloucester County Public Schools in Virginia integrates technology with Marzano, et al's ETS of Non-Linguistic Representation:http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/vste/2008/5nonlinguistic.htm
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works: Non-Linguistic Representations - Click on this link for a Slideshare presentation on integrating technology with nonlinguistic representations: http://www.slideshare.net/MurrayGirl/marzano-nonlinguistic-representation
Venn Diagrams - To create an online Venn Diagram, go to: http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/venn_diagrams/

Wordle - A Nonlinguistic Representation of Words

According to their Web site, "Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes." To create your own beautiful word cloud, go to: http://www.wordle.net/,

Below is a Wordle which was gathered through a Google Docs Form from a number of WMS teachers who were asked the question: "What excites you about using technology to support writing and learning?"